Mini DFRobotShop Rover Kit (No Arduino)
Description
- Small, inexpensive tracked platform kit
- Mounting for Arduino Uno (Sold separately)
- Frame made out of laser-cut Lexan parts
- Comes with the DFRobotShop Rover Mobile Robot Shield
- Includes LiPo battery and onboard charger
- Please verify the polarity of the connector before using this battery as it may differ from the image
The Mini DFRobotShop Rover Development Platform (No Arduino) is a small, inexpensive tracked platform which provides you with the basic tools needed to experiment with Arduino-based programming and mobile robots. An shield-compatible Arduino-based microcontroller (such as the Arduino Uno) must be purchased separately. The frame is made out of durable laser-cut Lexan parts, and the drive system is comprised of the Tamiya Twin-Motor Gear Box (must be assembled in configuration A) and a Tamiya Track and Wheel Set .
The DFRobotShop Rover Shield is the ideal “all in one” shield for small, Arduino-based mobile robot development. The shield allows you to power your Arduino using a 3.7V LiPo battery (also included with this kit) and even has a 3.7V LiPo charger onboard, allowing you to charge the battery via USB. The onboard L298P H-bridge (dual brushed DC motor controller) is perfect for controlling two small, low voltage gear motors and allows for full control over speed and direction. Additional features include a universal IR receiver, XBee headers and analog pins broken out (for easy connection to sensors). When stacking multiple shields, or when using the shield with an Arduino-based board which has additional built-in features, be sure to check the pins which are used, as some may interfere with one another.

Mounting hardware for a microcontroller is included (Arduino Uno suggested). There is a 36mm wide x 7mm high gap in the top support plate for the 3.7V, 1000mAh LiPo battery. Foam is included so it is a “friction fit”.
Shield Features
- Dual DC motor controller (3.5 to 9V and up to 2A per channel)
- Onboard voltage regulator
- 3.7V LiPo battery charger (via micro USB connector)
- XBee headers
- 38Khz Universal IR receiver (~10m unobstructed range)
- On/Off switch & reset button
- 3-pin analog headers (signal / 5V / GND)
- Shield stacking headers
- 1x Mini RobotShop Rover Frame
- 1x Mini RobotShop Rover Hardware (wire, crimps, standoffs, screws)
- 1x Tamiya Twin Motor Gearbox (must be assembled in configuration A)
- 1x Tamiya Tracks & Sprocket Kit
- 1x DFRobotShop Rover Shield
- 1x 3.7V 1000mAh LiPo battery
- Width: 10.8cm
- Length: 11.8cm
- Height: 7cm
- Top Angle: 5 deg
- Weight: 135g
- There is a 36mm wide x 7mm high gap in the top support plate for a 3.7V, 1000mAh LiPo battery. Foam is included so the battery is a “friction fit”
- Front mounting slots are for general use.
I ordered the rover with Arduino and XBee motor controller. I didn't realize that we had to assemble the whole gearbox too ! It was a great learning experience for my son because the gearbox has several versions and we had to figure out which one we were building. There were several problems with the Arduino app not communicating, and figuring out how to get it all working. YouTube helped and we got it up and running. I ordered this kit because I wanted a learning experience-and I got it !!
The robot was good but a little small for my application. But i was able to use the shield and the travk system to make a bigger platform
Still assembling it, but with good online instructions, the project seems succesful. Maybe something missing to a USB charger for the LiPo battery. Great kit.
Le robot était bon mais un peu petit pour mon application. Mais j’ai pu utiliser le bouclier et le système Travk pour créer une plus grande plate-forme
J'ai commandé le mobile avec les contrôleurs de moteur Arduino et XBee. Je n'avais pas réalisé que nous devions également assembler toute la boîte de vitesses! Ce fut une excellente expérience d'apprentissage pour mon fils, car la boîte de vitesses comporte plusieurs versions et nous devions déterminer laquelle nous construisions. Il y avait plusieurs problèmes avec l'application Arduino qui ne communiquait pas et n'arrivait pas à comprendre comment tout fonctionner. YouTube a aidé et nous l'avons mis en place. J'ai commandé ce kit parce que je voulais une expérience d'apprentissage - et je l'ai eu !!
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